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Home Page RSS DescriptionHow to Save It: A holiday travel offer and City break savingshttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-a-holiday-travel-offer-and-city-break-savings-10404515.html
<p>This week's top deals can help take the stress out travelling this summer - as well as let you save money when you arrive at your destination - and there are a few treats for staycationers too. </p>
Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:11:57 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-a-holiday-travel-offer-and-city-break-savings-10404515.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-07-21T13:11:57ZThere's discounts up for grabs at locations in Paris, Berlin, Milan and Barcelona through Visa (Picture: Bertrand Guay, AFP/Getty Images)On the Money: Time to fix your mortgage as interest rates cycle gets set to go up a gearhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-time-to-fix-your-mortgage-as-interest-rates-cycle-gets-set-to-go-up-a-gear-10404497.html
<p>The Governor of the Bank of England’s hint last week that interest rates may start to rise later this year means it’s a good idea for mortgage borrowers to take a close look at their deals.</p>
Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:52:40 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-time-to-fix-your-mortgage-as-interest-rates-cycle-gets-set-to-go-up-a-gear-10404497.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-07-21T12:52:40ZStay on top: There are ways to avoid an uphill struggle and keep your finances fit even up mortgages get dearer (Picture: Weef)How to Save it: Save money on your summer getaway, sun cream and morehttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-save-money-on-your-summer-getaway-sun-cream-and-more-10372226.html
<p>This week's top deals have everything you need for the perfect summer - discount getaways, cheaper foreign currency, offers on sun cream and picnic food promotions. </p>
Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:48:23 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-save-money-on-your-summer-getaway-sun-cream-and-more-10372226.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-07-07T14:48:23ZThis summer you should sit back, relax (and conserve cash) (Picture: Stefan Rousseau, PA)On the Money: The resurrection of interest-only mortgageshttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-the-resurrection-of-interestonly-mortgages-10372190.html
<p>The concept is simple: you take out a mortgage but only repay the interest each month, leaving the capital — the amount you’ve borrowed — untouched.</p>
Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:37:42 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-the-resurrection-of-interestonly-mortgages-10372190.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-07-07T14:37:42ZComeback: More mortgage lenders are offering more interest-only deals (Picture: Weef)How to Save It: Free hotel stays, travel offers and presents for Dadhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-free-hotel-stays-travel-offers-and-presents-for-dad-10323667.html
<p>There's something for everyone this week, including hotel rooms, travel offers, presents for dads and advice on valuables.</p>
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:35:07 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-free-hotel-stays-travel-offers-and-presents-for-dad-10323667.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-06-16T14:35:07ZMove fast: Get a cheaper upgrade if you are travelling with Eurostar (Picture: PA)On the Money: Beware the fake landlords ready to scalp the unwaryhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-beware-the-fake-landlords-ready-to-scalp-the-unwary-10323634.html
<p>An army of bogus landlords is targeting London's renters. </p>
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:28:17 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-beware-the-fake-landlords-ready-to-scalp-the-unwary-10323634.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-06-16T14:28:17ZScam: Specialist flatsharing website EasyRoommate reckons that it spots and takes down an average of 1400 fake room registrations each month (Picture: Weef)How to Save It: Cheap storage, money off tours in France and a job opportunityhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-cheap-storage-money-off-tours-in-france-and-a-job-opportunity-10307661.html
<p>This week's diverse selection of top deals give you a way around costly storage fees, a chance to become a deal sleuth and money off a French getaway. </p>
Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:41:19 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-cheap-storage-money-off-tours-in-france-and-a-job-opportunity-10307661.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-06-09T13:41:19ZGet a great deal on a tour to one of France's major wine producing regions (Picture: Martin Bernetti, AFP/Getty Images)On the Money: Don’t get suckered in by deals that hide real costhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-dont-get-suckered-in-by-deals-that-hide-real-cost-10307620.html
<p>A mortgage at less than 1%? That’s what the Chelsea building society launched last week in an attempt to attract potential borrowers. </p>
Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:24:01 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-dont-get-suckered-in-by-deals-that-hide-real-cost-10307620.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-06-09T13:24:01ZThe Devil is in the details: The headline rates on a deal may hide the true cost (Picture: Weef)How to Save It: Offers on train fares, travel money and a way to make extra cash http://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-offers-on-train-fares-travel-money-and-a-way-to-make-extra-cash-10292300.html
<p>This week's top deals can help you knock down the cost of a summer getaway with cheap train travel, travel cash deals and even money off a holiday read.</p>
Tue, 02 Jun 2015 15:45:06 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-offers-on-train-fares-travel-money-and-a-way-to-make-extra-cash-10292300.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-06-02T15:45:06ZDeal: Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money claims that up until June 29 it will beat any in-store travel money rates (Picture: Bruno Vincent, Getty Images)On the Money: The bond market's wobble may be a worryhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-the-bond-markets-wobble-may-be-a-worry-10292223.html
<p>Global bond markets had another wobble recently as investors took fright at a German 10-year Bund yield of close to zero. </p>
Tue, 02 Jun 2015 15:19:58 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-the-bond-markets-wobble-may-be-a-worry-10292223.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-06-02T15:19:58ZConcern: Returns on bonds have been driven to all-time lows (Picture: Weef)How to Save It: Get fit for free and score cheap tickets for Tussauds http://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-get-fit-for-free-and-score-cheap-tickets-for-tussauds-10276592.html
<p>This week's top deals can whip you into shape, keep the kids entertained during half term and help you cater a summer party, all without blowing your family budget.</p>
Tue, 26 May 2015 14:57:33 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-get-fit-for-free-and-score-cheap-tickets-for-tussauds-10276592.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-05-26T14:57:33ZDon't miss out: See 'Star Wars At Madame Tussauds' with its late visit offer (Picture: Stuart C. Wilson, Getty Images)On the money: Is a flutter on a Premium Bond a savings winner or loser?http://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-is-a-flutter-on-a-premium-bond-a-savings-winner-or-loser-10276570.html
<p>The maximum you can stash away in Premium Bonds is climbing 25% from £40,000 to £50,000 from next Monday.</p>
Tue, 26 May 2015 14:40:34 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-is-a-flutter-on-a-premium-bond-a-savings-winner-or-loser-10276570.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-05-26T14:40:34ZPros and cons: Premium bonds may not work for you if you are looking for a regular income (Picture: Weef)How to Save It: Fine dining deals, cheap travel money and cashing in with Clubcardhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-fine-dining-deals-cheap-travel-money-and-cashing-in-with-clubcard-10261369.html
<p>This week's round-up of top deals can help you conserve cash whether you're going out, staying in or even heading overseas.</p>
Tue, 19 May 2015 15:18:41 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-fine-dining-deals-cheap-travel-money-and-cashing-in-with-clubcard-10261369.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-05-19T15:18:41ZGordon Ramsey's Heddon Street Kitchen is participating in London West End Restaurant Week (Picture: Matt Writtle)On the Money: Are we sleepwalking into a mortgage disaster zone?http://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-are-we-sleepwalking-into-a-mortgage-disaster-zone-10261342.html
<p>Good news — record low interest rates mean the number of home repossessions is falling. But the bad news is that there could be dangers ahead with borrowers sleepwalking into disaster. </p>
Tue, 19 May 2015 14:59:34 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-are-we-sleepwalking-into-a-mortgage-disaster-zone-10261342.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-05-19T14:59:34ZAvoid disaster: Householders are warned to sort out a decent home loan deal while rates are low — and it may not be easy (Picture: Weef)Money news: The personal finance stories you may have missedhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/money-news-the-personal-finance-stories-you-may-have-missed-10252617.html
<p>In this week's money news round-up: data shows evictions are on the rise as are complaints about Scottish Power, while misleading insurers have been slammed and mortgage providers ramped up their price war.</p>
Fri, 15 May 2015 11:18:56 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/money-news-the-personal-finance-stories-you-may-have-missed-10252617.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-05-15T11:18:56ZThe need to know stories for house buyers, drivers, shareholders and students (Picture: Dominic Lipinski, PA)How to Save It: A royal cab offer, triple Avios points and cheap stays with Ibishttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-a-royal-cab-offer-triple-avios-points-and-cheap-stays-with-ibis-10243788.html
<p>This week's top deals will let you travel like a princess, do something special and stay cheap with Ibis.</p>
Tue, 12 May 2015 10:58:13 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-a-royal-cab-offer-triple-avios-points-and-cheap-stays-with-ibis-10243788.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-05-12T10:58:13ZOffer: Hailo is offering a deal to celebrate the birth of Princess Charlotte (Picture: John Stillwell, AFP/Getty Images)On the Money: Are 10-year fixed mortgages a good idea?http://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-are-10year-fixed-mortgages-a-good-idea-10243655.html
<p>How does the idea of knowing exactly what your mortgage repayments will be for the next decade grab you? </p>
Tue, 12 May 2015 10:27:17 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-are-10year-fixed-mortgages-a-good-idea-10243655.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-05-12T10:27:17ZBenefits: 10-year fixed-rate mortgages let borrowers be certain they can afford repayments for the length of the dealHow to Save It: Beautiful brows, store credit and a Sky Movies dealhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-beautiful-brows-store-credit-and-a-sky-movies-deal-10226278.html
<p>This week we go from head to tales (filmed ones) to help you spend less.</p>
Tue, 05 May 2015 14:19:07 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-beautiful-brows-store-credit-and-a-sky-movies-deal-10226278.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-05-05T14:19:07ZGet coiffed eyebrows like Cara Delevingne thanks to a Benefit offer (Picture: Timothy A. Clary)On the Money: Social housing tenants stuck in unaffordable energy dealshttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-social-housing-tenants-stuck-in-unaffordable-energy-deals-10226200.html
<p>More people than ever are finding the costs of heating and lighting their homes are becoming unaffordable.</p>
Tue, 05 May 2015 14:09:27 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-social-housing-tenants-stuck-in-unaffordable-energy-deals-10226200.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-05-05T14:09:27ZStuck: Many landlord's on social housing estates have locked tenants into a deal with one energy supplier (Picture: Getty Images)Money news round-up: Credit card rewards, cashback mortgages and morehttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/money-news-roundup-credit-card-rewards-cashback-mortgages-and-more-10213092.html
<p>Personal Finance Editor Simon Read talks over the latest Money news.</p>
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:02:23 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/money-news-roundup-credit-card-rewards-cashback-mortgages-and-more-10213092.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-29T16:02:23ZThe personal finance stories you need to know (Picture: Dominic Lipinski, PA)How to Save It: Save on sightseeing, insurance, energy and gift vouchershttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-save-on-sightseeing-insurance-energy-and-gift-vouchers-10209873.html
<p>This week we offer tips on conserving your cash when it comes to sightseeing, insurance, energy and gift vouchers.</p>
Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:29:55 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-save-on-sightseeing-insurance-energy-and-gift-vouchers-10209873.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-28T13:29:55ZSavings: See the London sights for less with this week's top deals (Picture: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images)On the Money: Get financial help if mental illness hitshttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-get-financial-help-if-mental-illness-hits-10209856.html
<p>Last week was Depression Awareness Week, an attempt to help improve our understanding of the various different mental illnesses that affect people and how we can react positively to them. </p>
Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:19:57 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-get-financial-help-if-mental-illness-hits-10209856.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-28T13:19:57ZIt’s not only physical claims that are eligible for income protection insuranceMoney news: The personal finance stories you may have missed this weekhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/markets/money-news-the-personal-finance-stories-you-may-have-missed-this-week-10201647.html
<p>Looking to make savings or just get your finances in order? Here's all the latest personal finance stories you need to read.</p>
Fri, 24 Apr 2015 13:10:15 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/markets/money-news-the-personal-finance-stories-you-may-have-missed-this-week-10201647.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-24T13:10:15ZThe stories we noticed this week cover everything from pension protections to fresh energy tariffs (Picture: Dominic Lipinski, PA)More Britons are switching current accounts as banks step up competitionhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/more-britons-are-switching-current-accounts-as-banks-step-up-competition-10197328.html
<p>More than a million people have switched current accounts in the past year. </p>
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:26:45 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/more-britons-are-switching-current-accounts-as-banks-step-up-competition-10197328.htmlSimon Read, Personal Finance Editor2015-04-23T08:26:45ZShift: People are more confident in the current account switching service and banks are offering more to win new business (Picture: Getty)How to Save It: Savings on brand new bikes and TV licenses for the blindhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-savings-on-brand-new-bikes-and-tv-licenses-for-the-blind-10192364.html
<p>Whether you are feeling active or just fancy a night in front of the TV, there's something for everyone in this week's deals round up.</p>
Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:00:13 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-savings-on-brand-new-bikes-and-tv-licenses-for-the-blind-10192364.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-21T13:00:13ZTop deals: Get a brand new bike for less with a trade-in (Picture: Jeremy Selwyn)On the Money: Help is at hand for the unemployedhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-help-is-at-hand-for-the-unemployed-10192313.html
<p>Finding yourself unemployed in London can come as a huge financial shock. It certainly was for William Wallace of Hornchurch. </p>
Tue, 21 Apr 2015 12:38:33 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-help-is-at-hand-for-the-unemployed-10192313.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-21T12:38:33ZHouseholds which have experienced just one change in their circumstances are now twice as likely to be struggling financially (Picture: Eric Risberg, AP)Money news round-up: Holiday cash, Clydesdale's PPI fine and pension mortgages http://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/money-news-roundup-holiday-cash-clydesdales-ppi-fine-and-pension-mortgages-10175945.html
<p>Personal Finance Editor Simon Read looks at the latest money news.</p>
Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:23:10 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/money-news-roundup-holiday-cash-clydesdales-ppi-fine-and-pension-mortgages-10175945.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-14T15:23:10ZYou could make big savings by arranging your travel money in advance (Picutre: Dominic Lipinski, PA)How to Save It: 99p minicabs, a cheap trip to the cinema and bargain-spotting tipshttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-99p-minicabs-a-cheap-trip-to-the-cinema-and-bargainspotting-tips-10175025.html
<p>Were you a victim of the <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/canary-wharf-station-goes-into-meltdown-due-to-jubilee-line-delays-10174183.html" target="_blank" title="Canary Wharf station in 'meltdown' due to Jubilee Line delays">Canary Wharf tube crush</a> or just feeling the heat on your commute <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-weather-capital-to-bask-in-glorious-sunshine-as-temperatures-soar-to-25c-10174557.html" target="_blank" title="London weather: Capital to bask in glorious sunshine with temperatures soaring to 25C">as the temperatures rise</a>?</p>
Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:41:35 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-99p-minicabs-a-cheap-trip-to-the-cinema-and-bargainspotting-tips-10175025.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-14T10:41:35ZYour commute could cost you less than a pound this week (Picture: Nick Ansell, PA)On the Money: Act early to save on holiday cashhttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-act-early-to-save-on-holiday-cash-10174924.html
<p>Have you booked your summer holiday? Whatever your plans are, sorting out your travel money now could save you the price of several beachside cocktails.</p>
Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:23:59 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-act-early-to-save-on-holiday-cash-10174924.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-14T10:23:59ZOpportunity: If you are heading to a country that uses the euro this year, you could save by buying your holiday cash now (Picture: Toby Melville, PA)How to Save it: Never-ending mobile battery and the real duty free bargainshttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-neverending-mobile-battery-and-the-real-duty-free-bargains-10159902.html
<p>Here are our two top tips for this week that will help you keep your outgoings under control.</p>
Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:06:52 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/how-to-save-it-neverending-mobile-battery-and-the-real-duty-free-bargains-10159902.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-07T13:06:52ZPower up: EE's Power Bar can keep phones or tablets going even when you're out of reach of a charger On the Money: The online tool to guide you through the current-account mazehttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-the-online-tool-to-guide-you-through-the-currentaccount-maze-10159878.html
<p>The number of complaints made about current accounts soared by 22% in the second half of the last year, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.</p>
Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:56:05 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-the-online-tool-to-guide-you-through-the-currentaccount-maze-10159878.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-07T12:56:05ZBetter deal: A new online tool aims to clarify fees and charges associated with current accounts (Picture: Dominic Lipinski, PA)On the Money: Beware the pension freedom pitfallshttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-beware-the-pension-freedom-pitfalls-10159862.html
<p>Since yesterday, anyone aged 55 or over has been allowed to take the cash out of their pension pot and do what they like with it.</p>
Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:47:52 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-beware-the-pension-freedom-pitfalls-10159862.htmlSIMON READ, PERSONAL FINANCE EDITOR2015-04-07T12:47:52ZSome fear conmen will try and trick savers into handing over their newly easy to access pension pots On the money: Just look at the prices Monopoly properties have landed on now...http://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-just-look-at-the-prices-monopoly-properties-have-landed-on-now-8672554.html
<p>When Monopoly first went on sale in this country in the 1930s, the average value of a London property on the game’s board stood at £208. Fast-forward eight decades, and that figure has risen almost 4000 times to £788,106, according to research by Halifax.</p>
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:28:26 BSThttp://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/on-the-money-just-look-at-the-prices-monopoly-properties-have-landed-on-now-8672554.html2013-06-25T14:28:26ZChanging money: how the property market has changed. Pic: Weef